PSP40416 Certificate IV in Government Investigations (Regulatory Compliance)

No prerequisite units are required for this qualification; however, previous experience or lower-level qualifications in compliance roles or employment in the public sector may be beneficial.

All learners must be at least 18 years of age or above.

Students must meet the minimum English language proficiency requirement outlined in the KPS course brochure available for download from our website.

Have access to a computer (with Adobe Reader, Microsoft Word and a web browser installed), a scanner and relevant IT hardware to complete an online course.

Have access to the internet.

Have access to a video and audio recording device, such as a smartphone or webcam.

A high level of language, literacy and numeracy levels; sufficient to interpret and analyse documents, prepare written reports and conduct mock interviews with witnesses and suspects.

An intermediate level of technology skills – sufficient to use computer programs and software.

A total of 15 units are required to achieve the award of Certificate IV in Government Investigations (Regulatory Compliance), 6 of which are mandatory core units and 9 electives units.

The units listed here have been selected based on industry consultation. The skills and knowledge learnt in this program are what employers and government agencies are looking for in their compliance officers.

For instructor led programs (face to face or virtual), other electives may be selected in accordance with the packaging rules of this qualification. For information with regards to the selection of different elective units, please contact your trainer or our office.

This nationally recognised qualification is available via face to face training courses or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Option 1 – Face to face training

Face to face instructor led training programs (in class or virtual) are delivered in house at your workplace or one of our public courses. The face to face component of the Certificate IV in Government Investigations (Regulatory Compliance) is delivered across five days using a simulated compliance investigation to support course lessons. Your assessments will be presented in various formats, including short-answer questions, case studies, and observations of practical activities.

During the face to face training course, you will conduct a compliance investigation in real-time across the five days of the course. You will receive tuition on the compliance and investigation process, from receipt of the initial complaint through to finalising your investigation, covering each of the investigation phases. On the face to face course, you will conduct practical assessment activities such as planning your inspection, interviewing witnesses, exercising regulatory powers, conducting a compliance inspection, interviewing a subject person and giving evidence.

Post-course, participants complete the remainder of the qualification assessments, including knowledge questions and finalising their on course simulated investigation activities such as preparing statements, developing an inspection report and a brief of evidence. Participants complete post-course assessments using investigations they conduct in the workplace as evidence. Participants who lack access to workplace investigations use online assessment booklets. These flexible options are designed to suit all training participants, whether you are currently working as an investigator or not. There are no due dates for assessments and no exams.

Option 2 – Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Participants with prior experience in regulatory compliance may be eligible for a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment. This alternative assessment method may reduce the time required to complete this qualification and lower the associated costs. Refer to RPL for more information.

Suggested pathways for further study after completion of this qualification include:

• PSP50416 Diploma of Government Investigations or
• Other relevant Diploma qualifications

Each qualification or training course offered by KPS has a specific maximum course fee that will be charged to the student. This fee is inclusive of all tuition and assessment, student support, electronic copies of reference materials and learner guides, and access to mandatory resources and equipment.

The total cost of this qualification is:

$1950 (face to face/blended)

$975 (RPL)

All course fees must be paid in accordance with our terms and conditions. Fees for new students are subject to change without notice.